Cardiovascular Surgery PA – First Assist & Robotic

HealthPartners; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners in Minnesota is seeking a casual Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Surgery team at Regions Hospital. The PA will provide first assists in adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including robotic cases, and participate in perioperative and postoperative care, inpatient rounding, and occasional call coverage and clinic work.

Minimum qualifications include a current Minnesota physician assistant license and NCCPA certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Minnesota and NCCPA certified.
• 1–2 years of cardiovascular surgery experience preferred, including first/second assist or vein harvesting.

Responsibilities

• First assist in adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including robotic surgery.
• Positioning, endoscopic vein harvest, wound closure, and safe transport to ICU.
• Perioperative and postoperative care and inpatient rounding.
• Call coverage and clinic duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Clinical documentation

First/Second assist

Computer skills

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant – Minnesota

NCCPA certified

Job description

HealthPartners in Minnesota is seeking a casual Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Surgery team at Regions Hospital. The PA will provide first assists in adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including robotic cases, and participate in perioperative and postoperative care, inpatient rounding, and occasional call coverage and clinic work.

Minimum qualifications include a current Minnesota physician assistant license and NCCPA certification.